Influential Woman · HR Consulting, Coaching, Entrepreneurship
Dana Martin
Chapter Lead, BYP Network
Roswell, GA
Her Story
About Dana
Dana Martin brings more than 12 years of professional experience to her work in HR consulting and coaching. She specializes in providing human resources consulting services to small businesses and serves as a certified life coach for women who have overcome domestic violence and sexual assault, offering both group and one-on-one coaching. Martin earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Atlanta University in 2011 and is nearly finished with her master's degree in business management and entrepreneurship. She also holds certifications in tech recruitment and other fields. She maintains active memberships in the NAACP and the National Association for Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ). Among her notable achievements, Martin received the Woman on Fire Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. She is based in Roswell, Georgia, where she also works as a professional public speaker hosting events for women and contractors.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dana
01What do you attribute your success to?
My success comes from a mixture of resilience and my mother. I have a relentless spirit that pushes through when things are hard, which I learned from watching my mom as a single parent working 3 or 4 jobs to provide for me as an only child.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Learn something from every opportunity. You might be laid off tomorrow or go into a different field, but extract a lesson from every role. Your job should funnel investments into your business and provide transferable skills.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Bet on you. I pivoted from sales to talent acquisition through a sales opportunity and initially didn't see it, but took the chance anyway even without knowing the outcome.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Companies are slow to hire but quick to fire. They don't want to train and expect people to come ready-made. They should be willing to train and allow for professional development instead of being quick to let people go.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Do good by others. In work, have direct conversations to reach mutual understanding rather than talking behind backs. Personally, treat others the way you want to be treated, show love and grace.
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